CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-072

Date: December 16, 2004

Product Name: Metallic necklaces

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md. is voluntarily recalling about 155,000 metallic necklaces. The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.Name of product: Metallic necklacesUnits: About 155,000Manufacturer: Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.Hazard: The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.Description: The recalled necklaces have medallions that came in four different designs depicting frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face and an alien face on a starburst. The medallion is on a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section.Sold through: Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.Manufactured in: China.Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Raymond Geddes toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail at: consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com.

Hazard Description:

The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 155,000

Incidents:

The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Sold At:

Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China